SH1 near Kaikōura closed after crash between ute and truck

State Highway One near Kaikōura is partially blocked after a Ute and tanker collided. Photo / NZH

State Highway 1 near Kaikōura is partially blocked after a ute and tanker collided.

Emergency services were called to the crash at the Ellerton Railway Overbridge about 11.10am.

A police spokesperson said nobody has been injured in the crash.

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"However, the road is blocked and is likely to remain so for several hours until the heavy vehicles can be removed."

A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency spokesperson said the road is expected to reopen by 4pm.

Motorists are asked to avoid travel as there are no suitable diversions.